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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 211.12 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 211.12 and 133.22 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 211.12 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/211.12 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 211.12 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 28,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125.41/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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