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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 229.83 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 229.83 and 133.56 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 229.83 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/229.83 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 229.83 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 30,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695.59/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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