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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 216.75 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 216.75 and 132.60 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 216.75 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/216.75 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 216.75 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 28,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741.05/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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