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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 217.08 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 217.08 and 132.84 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 217.08 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/217.08 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 217.08 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 28,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836.91/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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