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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.84, 217.26 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.84, 217.26 and 90.64 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.84 : 217.26 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.84/217.26 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.84x = 217.26 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.84x = 19,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692.45/144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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