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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 211.50 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 211.50 and 132.84 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 211.50 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/211.50 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 211.50 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 28,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095.66/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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