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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 211.38 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 211.38 and 132.54 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 211.38 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/211.38 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 211.38 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 28,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016.31/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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