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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.87, 217.14 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.87, 217.14 and 90.69 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.87 : 217.14 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.87/217.14 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.87x = 217.14 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.87x = 19,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692.43/144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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