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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 207.77 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 207.77 and 132.51 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 207.77 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/207.77 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 207.77 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 27,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.13/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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