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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.74, 200.89 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.74, 200.89 and 133.82 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.74 : 200.89 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.74/200.89 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.74x = 200.89 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.74x = 26,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,883.27/145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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