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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.90, 207.34 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.90, 207.34 and 132.66 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.90 : 207.34 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.90/207.34 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.90x = 207.34 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.90x = 27,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505.72/149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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