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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 215.72 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 215.72 and 90.50 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 215.72 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/215.72 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 215.72 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 19,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521.13/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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