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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 211.14 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 211.14 and 133.40 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 211.14 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/211.14 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 211.14 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 28,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166.60/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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