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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.87 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.87 and 90.27 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.87 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.87 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.87 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 31,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763.30/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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