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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 214.14 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 214.14 and 133.36 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 214.14 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/214.14 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 214.14 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 28,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557.71/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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