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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.08 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.08 and 132.64 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.08 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.08 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.08 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 30,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649.21/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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