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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 213.78 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 213.78 and 133.18 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 213.78 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/213.78 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 213.78 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 28,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471.22/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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