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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 230.83 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 230.83 and 133.52 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 230.83 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/230.83 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 230.83 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 30,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,820.42/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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