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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 229.92 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 229.92 and 133.26 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 229.92 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/229.92 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 229.92 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 30,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,639.14/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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