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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208 and 132.40 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 27,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.20/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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