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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 217.56 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 217.56 and 90.90 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 217.56 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/217.56 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 217.56 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 19,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,776.20/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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