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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 211.23 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 211.23 and 133.95 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 211.23 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/211.23 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 211.23 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 28,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294.26/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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