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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.29 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.29 and 132.54 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.29 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.29 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.29 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 39,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402.03/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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