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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.86, 199.80 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.86, 199.80 and 133.25 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.86 : 199.80 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.86/199.80 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.86x = 199.80 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.86x = 26,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622.35/144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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