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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 199.13 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 199.13 and 133.20 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 199.13 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/199.13 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 199.13 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 26,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524.45/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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