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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 230.10 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 230.10 and 133.30 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 230.10 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/230.10 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 230.10 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 30,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,672.33/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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