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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.26, 217.55 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.26, 217.55 and 133.56 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.26 : 217.55 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.26/217.55 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.26x = 217.55 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.26x = 29,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055.31/145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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