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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.49, 216.33 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.49, 216.33 and 133.15 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.49 : 216.33 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.49/216.33 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.49x = 216.33 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.49x = 28,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804.34/144.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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