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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 211.86 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 211.86 and 132.83 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 211.86 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/211.86 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 211.86 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 28,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140.30/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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