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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 211.80 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 211.80 and 132.88 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 211.80 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/211.80 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 211.80 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 28,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143.98/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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