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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.58, 211.79 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.58, 211.79 and 133.67 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.58 : 211.79 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.58/211.79 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.58x = 211.79 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.58x = 28,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309.24/153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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