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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 215.06 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 215.06 and 132.59 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 215.06 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/215.06 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 215.06 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 28,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.07/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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