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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 217.52 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 217.52 and 90.25 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 217.52 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/217.52 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 217.52 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 19,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630.52/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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