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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 212.55 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 212.55 and 133.64 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 212.55 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/212.55 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 212.55 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 28,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405.18/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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