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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 231.07 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 231.07 and 132.55 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 231.07 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/231.07 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 231.07 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 30,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,628.66/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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