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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 228.86 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 228.86 and 133.14 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 228.86 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/228.86 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 228.86 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 30,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,470.42/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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