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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.06, 217.62 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.06, 217.62 and 90.92 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.06 : 217.62 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.06/217.62 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.06x = 217.62 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.06x = 19,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786.55/145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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