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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.28 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.28 and 132.48 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.28 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.28 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.28 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 28,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917.73/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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