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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 211.79 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 211.79 and 133.14 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 211.79 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/211.79 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 211.79 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 28,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,197.05/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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