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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 212.92 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 212.92 and 132.48 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 212.92 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/212.92 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 212.92 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 28,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.64/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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