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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.06 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.06 and 132.20 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.06 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.06 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.06 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 27,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637.73/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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