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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 209.42 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 209.42 and 132.70 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 209.42 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/209.42 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 209.42 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 27,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,790.03/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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