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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 210.56 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 210.56 and 133.52 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 210.56 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/210.56 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 210.56 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 28,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,112.25/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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