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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.31, 200.84 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.31, 200.84 and 133.92 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.31 : 200.84 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.31/200.84 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.31x = 200.84 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.31x = 26,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,895.82/145.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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