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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 216.24 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 216.24 and 132.44 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 216.24 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/216.24 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 216.24 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 28,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.74/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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