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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 306 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 306 and 90 is: 135

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 306 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/306 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 306 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 27,540
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,540/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135

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