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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 219.06 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 219.06 and 132.76 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 219.06 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/219.06 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 219.06 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 29,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,082.41/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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