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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 229.92 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 229.92 and 132.16 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 229.92 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/229.92 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 229.92 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 30,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,386.23/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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