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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 210.91 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 210.91 and 133.47 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 210.91 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/210.91 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 210.91 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 28,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.16/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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