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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 209.70 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 209.70 and 133.61 is: 184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 209.70 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/209.70 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 209.70 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 28,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016.97/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.15

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