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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 351.81 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 351.81 and 90.27 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 351.81 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/351.81 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 351.81 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 31,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.89/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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