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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 351.71 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 351.71 and 90.14 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 351.71 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/351.71 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 351.71 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 31,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700.93/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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