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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 199.82 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 199.82 and 133.38 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 199.82 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/199.82 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 199.82 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 26,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651.99/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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