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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 214.50 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 214.50 and 133.74 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 214.50 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/214.50 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 214.50 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 28,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,687.23/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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