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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.85, 212.35 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.85, 212.35 and 133.34 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.85 : 212.35 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.85/212.35 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.85x = 212.35 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.85x = 28,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314.75/153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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