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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.46, 216.84 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.46, 216.84 and 133.66 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.46 : 216.84 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.46/216.84 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.46x = 216.84 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.46x = 28,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,982.83/144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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