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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.64 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.64 and 132.36 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.64 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.64 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.64 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 27,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747.95/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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