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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.41, 216.59 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.41, 216.59 and 133.54 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.41 : 216.59 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.41/216.59 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.41x = 216.59 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.41x = 28,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,922.22/144.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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