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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.72, 217.04 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.72, 217.04 and 90.64 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.72 : 217.04 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.72/217.04 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.72x = 217.04 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.72x = 19,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.51/144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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