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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.61 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.61 and 133.44 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.61 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.61 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.61 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 28,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370.68/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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