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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 212.70 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 212.70 and 133.72 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 212.70 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/212.70 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 212.70 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 28,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442.24/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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