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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 211.41 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 211.41 and 133.14 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 211.41 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/211.41 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 211.41 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 28,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147.13/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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