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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 212.23 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 212.23 and 133.94 is: 185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 212.23 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/212.23 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 212.23 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 28,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426.78/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.01

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