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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.68 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.68 and 133.96 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.68 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.68 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.68 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 30,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767.93/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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