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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 212.65 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 212.65 and 132.02 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 212.65 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/212.65 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 212.65 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 28,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074.05/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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