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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 212.57 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 212.57 and 133.70 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 212.57 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/212.57 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 212.57 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 28,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419.94/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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