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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 210.36 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 210.36 and 133.16 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 210.36 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/210.36 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 210.36 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 28,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011.54/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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