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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.25, 229.98 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.25, 229.98 and 132.94 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.25 : 229.98 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.25/229.98 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.25x = 229.98 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.25x = 30,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,573.54/153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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