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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 227.29 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 227.29 and 133 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 227.29 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/227.29 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 227.29 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 30,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229.57/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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