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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.53, 200.50 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.53, 200.50 and 133.72 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.53 : 200.50 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.53/200.50 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.53x = 200.50 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.53x = 26,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.02/145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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