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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.18, 217.77 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.18, 217.77 and 90.37 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.18 : 217.77 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.18/217.77 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.18x = 217.77 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.18x = 19,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.87/145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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