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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 207.06 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 207.06 and 132.83 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 207.06 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/207.06 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 207.06 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 27,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,503.78/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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