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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.62, 218.46 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.62, 218.46 and 133.44 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.62 : 218.46 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.62/218.46 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.62x = 218.46 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.62x = 29,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,151.30/145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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