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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.90, 217.56 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.90, 217.56 and 91.14 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.90 : 217.56 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.90/217.56 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.90x = 217.56 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.90x = 19,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828.42/144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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