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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 212.06 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 212.06 and 133.03 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 212.06 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/212.06 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 212.06 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 28,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,209.68/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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