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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 230.55 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 230.55 and 133.58 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 230.55 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/230.55 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 230.55 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 30,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796.94/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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