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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 208.37 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 208.37 and 132.68 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 208.37 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/208.37 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 208.37 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 27,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645.49/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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