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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 217.08 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 217.08 and 132.88 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 217.08 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/217.08 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 217.08 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 28,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,845.59/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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