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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 210.82 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 210.82 and 131.92 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 210.82 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/210.82 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 210.82 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 27,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.37/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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