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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 216.90 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 216.90 and 132.96 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 216.90 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/216.90 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 216.90 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 28,839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.02/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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