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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.46 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.46 and 133.86 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.46 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.46 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.46 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 28,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439.90/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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