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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 212.08 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 212.08 and 133.33 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 212.08 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/212.08 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 212.08 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 28,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,276.63/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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