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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 231.10 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 231.10 and 133.34 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 231.10 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/231.10 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 231.10 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 30,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814.21/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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