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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 211.88 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 211.88 and 133.20 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 211.88 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/211.88 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 211.88 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 28,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221.75/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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