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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 216.07 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 216.07 and 133.23 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 216.07 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/216.07 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 216.07 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 28,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787.01/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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