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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.46 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.46 and 133.21 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.46 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.46 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.46 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 30,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699.58/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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