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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 200.76 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 200.76 and 133.73 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 200.76 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/200.76 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 200.76 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 26,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847.63/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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