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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 213.84 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 213.84 and 132 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 213.84 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/213.84 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 213.84 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 28,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226.88/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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