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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 212.40 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 212.40 and 133.28 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 212.40 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/212.40 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 212.40 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 28,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.67/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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