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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.71, 210.20 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.71, 210.20 and 133.27 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.71 : 210.20 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.71/210.20 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.71x = 210.20 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.71x = 28,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013.35/152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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