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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 210.74 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 210.74 and 132.03 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 210.74 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/210.74 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 210.74 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 27,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824.00/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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