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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.33 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.33 and 132.14 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.33 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.33 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.33 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 30,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.09/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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