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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.78 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.78 and 132.20 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.78 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.78 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.78 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 27,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468.52/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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