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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 351.91 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 351.91 and 90.34 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 351.91 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/351.91 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 351.91 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 31,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,791.55/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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