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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 213.84 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 213.84 and 133.38 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 213.84 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/213.84 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 213.84 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 28,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,521.98/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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