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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 214.45 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 214.45 and 133.46 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 214.45 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/214.45 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 214.45 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 28,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618.76/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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