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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.64 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.64 and 90.26 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.64 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.64 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.64 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 31,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,739.03/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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