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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 200.18 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 200.18 and 133.76 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 200.18 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/200.18 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 200.18 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 26,776.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,776.08/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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