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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 200.69 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 200.69 and 132.37 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 200.69 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/200.69 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 200.69 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 26,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565.34/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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