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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.85, 218.63 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.85, 218.63 and 133.70 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.85 : 218.63 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.85/218.63 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.85x = 218.63 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.85x = 29,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230.07/145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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