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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 213.96 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 213.96 and 133.09 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 213.96 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/213.96 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 213.96 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 28,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475.94/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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