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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 214.86 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 214.86 and 133.96 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 214.86 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/214.86 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 214.86 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 28,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,782.65/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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