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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 199.62 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 199.62 and 133.61 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 199.62 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/199.62 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 199.62 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 26,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670.56/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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