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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 230.80 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 230.80 and 132.12 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 230.80 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/230.80 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 230.80 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 30,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.30/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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