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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.28 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.28 and 133.26 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.28 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.28 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.28 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 30,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953.63/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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