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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.45, 216.62 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.45, 216.62 and 90.35 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.45 : 216.62 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.45/216.62 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.45x = 216.62 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.45x = 19,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.17/144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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