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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 211.77 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 211.77 and 133.38 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 211.77 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/211.77 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 211.77 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 28,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245.88/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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