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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.72 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.72 and 133.36 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.72 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.72 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.72 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 30,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,902.18/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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