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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 212.42 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 212.42 and 132.23 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 212.42 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/212.42 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 212.42 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 28,089.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089.16/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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