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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 219.17 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 219.17 and 132.54 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 219.17 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/219.17 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 219.17 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 29,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,048.30/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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