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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.55, 216.77 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.55, 216.77 and 133.17 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.55 : 216.77 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.55/216.77 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.55x = 216.77 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.55x = 28,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,867.26/144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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