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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 209.93 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 209.93 and 132.37 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 209.93 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/209.93 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 209.93 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 27,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787.25/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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