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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.54, 217.02 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.54, 217.02 and 90.78 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.54 : 217.02 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.54/217.02 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.54x = 217.02 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.54x = 19,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.08/144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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