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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 217.62 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 217.62 and 90.99 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 217.62 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/217.62 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 217.62 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 19,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801.24/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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