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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 231.15 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 231.15 and 133.65 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 231.15 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/231.15 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 231.15 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 30,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,893.70/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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