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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 210.66 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 210.66 and 133.61 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 210.66 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/210.66 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 210.66 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 28,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145.23/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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