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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.47 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.47 and 133.86 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.47 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.47 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.47 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 31,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118.43/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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