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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.81, 216.99 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.81, 216.99 and 90.66 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.81 : 216.99 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.81/216.99 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.81x = 216.99 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.81x = 19,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.31/144.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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