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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 230.46 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 230.46 and 132.09 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 230.46 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/230.46 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 230.46 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 30,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,441.46/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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