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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.20, 199.94 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.20, 199.94 and 133.04 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.20 : 199.94 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.20/199.94 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.20x = 199.94 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.20x = 26,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600.02/145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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