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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 214.50 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 214.50 and 132.21 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 214.50 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/214.50 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 214.50 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 28,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359.54/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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