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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.44 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.44 and 132.59 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.44 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.44 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.44 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 28,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.36/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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