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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 207.84 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 207.84 and 132.04 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 207.84 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/207.84 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 207.84 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 27,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.19/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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