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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 263.40 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 263.40 and 90 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 263.40 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/263.40 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 263.40 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 23,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,706.00/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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