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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 212.85 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 212.85 and 132.34 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 212.85 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/212.85 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 212.85 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 28,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,168.57/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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