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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 211.80 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 211.80 and 133.08 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 211.80 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/211.80 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 211.80 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 28,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186.34/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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