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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.31 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.31 and 133.83 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.31 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.31 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.31 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 30,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822.39/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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