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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 212.91 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 212.91 and 133.93 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 212.91 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/212.91 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 212.91 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 28,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.04/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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