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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.09, 216.69 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.09, 216.69 and 132.49 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.09 : 216.69 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.09/216.69 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.09x = 216.69 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.09x = 28,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709.26/157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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