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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.44, 217.98 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.44, 217.98 and 90.63 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.44 : 217.98 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.44/217.98 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.44x = 217.98 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.44x = 19,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755.53/145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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