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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 230.24 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 230.24 and 133.62 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 230.24 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/230.24 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 230.24 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 30,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764.00/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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