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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.58 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.58 and 132.83 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.58 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.58 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.58 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 28,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370.37/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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