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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 351.61 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 351.61 and 90.37 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 351.61 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/351.61 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 351.61 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 31,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,775.00/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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