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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 216.39 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 216.39 and 90.15 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 216.39 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/216.39 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 216.39 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 19,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507.56/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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