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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 208.91 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 208.91 and 132.33 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 208.91 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/208.91 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 208.91 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 27,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645.06/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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