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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 211.98 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 211.98 and 133.86 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 211.98 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/211.98 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 211.98 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 28,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375.64/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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