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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 228.90 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 228.90 and 132.74 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 228.90 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/228.90 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 228.90 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 30,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,384.19/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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