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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.73, 216.69 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.73, 216.69 and 90.46 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.73 : 216.69 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.73/216.69 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.73x = 216.69 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.73x = 19,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.78/144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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