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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 218.76 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 218.76 and 132.56 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 218.76 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/218.76 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 218.76 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 28,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,998.83/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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