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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 232.01 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 232.01 and 132.56 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 232.01 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/232.01 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 232.01 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 30,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754.58/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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