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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 212.25 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 212.25 and 133.27 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 212.25 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/212.25 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 212.25 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 28,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285.50/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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