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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.20 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.20 and 133.76 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.20 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.20 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.20 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 30,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.31/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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