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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.25, 229.67 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.25, 229.67 and 133.63 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.25 : 229.67 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.25/229.67 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.25x = 229.67 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.25x = 30,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689.32/153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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