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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.71, 217.08 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.71, 217.08 and 90.49 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.71 : 217.08 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.71/217.08 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.71x = 217.08 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.71x = 19,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644.04/144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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