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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.13, 216.64 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.13, 216.64 and 133.84 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 216.64 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/216.64 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 216.64 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 28,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,995.10/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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