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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 217.08 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 217.08 and 90.63 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 217.08 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/217.08 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 217.08 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 19,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673.96/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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