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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 216.98 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 216.98 and 90.67 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 216.98 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/216.98 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 216.98 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 19,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673.80/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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