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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 212.27 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 212.27 and 132.09 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 212.27 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/212.27 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 212.27 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 28,038.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038.03/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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