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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 211.44 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 211.44 and 132.79 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 211.44 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/211.44 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 211.44 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 28,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077.12/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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