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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 213 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 213 and 132.27 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 213 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/213 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 213 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 28,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,173.51/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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