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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.00, 209.24 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.00, 209.24 and 132.05 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.00 : 209.24 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.00/209.24 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.00x = 209.24 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.00x = 27,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629.48/152.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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