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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.63 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.63 and 132.08 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.63 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.63 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.63 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 27,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422.73/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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