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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.69, 216.98 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.69, 216.98 and 90.52 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.69 : 216.98 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.69/216.98 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.69x = 216.98 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.69x = 19,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640.37/144.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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