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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 218.59 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 218.59 and 133.48 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 218.59 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/218.59 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 218.59 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 29,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,176.30/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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