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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.76, 217.32 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.76, 217.32 and 90.76 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.76 : 217.32 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.76/217.32 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.76x = 217.32 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.76x = 19,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,723.96/144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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