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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 214.04 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 214.04 and 133.43 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 214.04 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/214.04 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 214.04 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 28,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,558.62/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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