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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 211.10 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 211.10 and 132.64 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 211.10 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/211.10 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 211.10 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 28,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000.30/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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