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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.54 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.54 and 132.24 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.54 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.54 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.54 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 30,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,751.63/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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