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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 216.47 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 216.47 and 90.24 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 216.47 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/216.47 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 216.47 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 19,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534.25/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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