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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.28 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.28 and 133.64 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.28 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.28 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.28 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 30,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,640.17/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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