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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.95 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.95 and 90.32 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.95 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.95 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.95 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 31,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785.91/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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