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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 216.24 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 216.24 and 132.88 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 216.24 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/216.24 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 216.24 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 28,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,733.97/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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