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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.83, 217.39 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.83, 217.39 and 90.86 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.83 : 217.39 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.83/217.39 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.83x = 217.39 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.83x = 19,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752.06/144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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