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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 213.19 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 213.19 and 133.55 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 213.19 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/213.19 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 213.19 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 28,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471.33/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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