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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.10 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.10 and 133.13 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.10 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.10 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.10 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 28,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235.81/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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