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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.04, 217.56 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.04, 217.56 and 90.20 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.04 : 217.56 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.04/217.56 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.04x = 217.56 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.04x = 19,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.82/145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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