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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 211.92 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 211.92 and 131.66 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 211.92 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/211.92 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 211.92 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 27,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901.39/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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