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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 218.87 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 218.87 and 132.55 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 218.87 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/218.87 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 218.87 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 29,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,010.51/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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