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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 211.26 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 211.26 and 133.65 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 211.26 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/211.26 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 211.26 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 28,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,233.17/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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