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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 212.13 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 212.13 and 133.29 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 212.13 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/212.13 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 212.13 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 28,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274.81/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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