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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.68, 219.66 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.68, 219.66 and 133.68 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.68 : 219.66 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.68/219.66 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.68x = 219.66 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.68x = 29,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,364.15/145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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