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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.67, 199.54 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.67, 199.54 and 133.06 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.67 : 199.54 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.67/199.54 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.67x = 199.54 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.67x = 26,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550.79/144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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