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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 217.53 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 217.53 and 132.68 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 217.53 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/217.53 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 217.53 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 28,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.88/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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