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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 208.08 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 208.08 and 132 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 208.08 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/208.08 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 208.08 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 27,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466.56/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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