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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 214.81 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 214.81 and 133.93 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 214.81 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/214.81 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 214.81 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 28,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,769.50/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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