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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 231.63 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 231.63 and 132.36 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 231.63 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/231.63 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 231.63 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 30,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658.55/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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