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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 229.94 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 229.94 and 132.82 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 229.94 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/229.94 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 229.94 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 30,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540.63/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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