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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 231.96 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 231.96 and 133.86 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 231.96 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/231.96 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 231.96 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 31,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050.17/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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