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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.02 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.02 and 133.50 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.02 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.02 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.02 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 30,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707.67/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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