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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 214.56 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 214.56 and 133.74 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 214.56 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/214.56 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 214.56 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 28,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695.25/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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