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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.79 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.79 and 132.66 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.79 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.79 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.79 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 27,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,830.74/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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