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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 214 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 214 and 133.92 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 214 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/214 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 214 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 28,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,658.88/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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