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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 214.93 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 214.93 and 133.38 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 214.93 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/214.93 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 214.93 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 28,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,667.36/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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