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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.66, 217.04 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.66, 217.04 and 90.60 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.66 : 217.04 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.66/217.04 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.66x = 217.04 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.66x = 19,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663.82/144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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