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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 351.72 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 351.72 and 90.22 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 351.72 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/351.72 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 351.72 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 31,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,732.18/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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