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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 213 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 213 and 132.74 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 213 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/213 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 213 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 28,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,273.62/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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