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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.46 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.46 and 90.12 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.46 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.46 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.46 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 31,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673.58/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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