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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 211.49 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 211.49 and 132.37 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 211.49 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/211.49 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 211.49 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 27,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993.74/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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