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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 208.68 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 208.68 and 132.94 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 208.68 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/208.68 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 208.68 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 27,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742.44/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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