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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 230.60 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 230.60 and 132.36 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 230.60 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/230.60 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 230.60 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 30,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522.22/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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