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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 211.01 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 211.01 and 133.31 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 211.01 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/211.01 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 211.01 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 28,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129.60/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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