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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 212.39 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 212.39 and 133.58 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 212.39 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/212.39 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 212.39 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 28,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,371.06/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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