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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 212.78 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 212.78 and 133.77 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 212.78 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/212.78 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 212.78 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 28,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461.85/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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