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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.56 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.56 and 90.70 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.56 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.56 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.56 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 19,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732.69/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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