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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 206.42 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 206.42 and 132.32 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 206.42 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/206.42 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 206.42 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 27,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313.49/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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