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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 209.93 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 209.93 and 133.65 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 209.93 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/209.93 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 209.93 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 28,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056.48/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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