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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 216.60 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 216.60 and 90.40 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 216.60 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/216.60 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 216.60 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 19,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580.64/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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