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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.70, 218.34 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.70, 218.34 and 90.68 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.70 : 218.34 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.70/218.34 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.70x = 218.34 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.70x = 19,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,799.07/145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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