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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.64, 216.66 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.64, 216.66 and 90.58 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.64 : 216.66 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.64/216.66 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.64x = 216.66 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.64x = 19,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625.06/144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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