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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.54 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.54 and 133.85 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.54 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.54 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.54 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 28,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582.36/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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