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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.17, 217.83 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.17, 217.83 and 90.35 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.17 : 217.83 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.17/217.83 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.17x = 217.83 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.17x = 19,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.85/145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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