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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 214.13 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 214.13 and 132.16 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 214.13 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/214.13 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 214.13 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 28,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,297.69/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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