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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.87, 217.38 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.87, 217.38 and 90.74 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.87 : 217.38 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.87/217.38 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.87x = 217.38 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.87x = 19,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,723.97/144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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