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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 229.41 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 229.41 and 133.72 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 229.41 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/229.41 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 229.41 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 30,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.13/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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