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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 214.94 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 214.94 and 132.68 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 214.94 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/214.94 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 214.94 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 28,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.24/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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