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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 213.06 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 213.06 and 133.84 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 213.06 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/213.06 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 213.06 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 28,515.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.95/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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