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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 351.79 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 351.79 and 90.29 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 351.79 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/351.79 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 351.79 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 31,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763.77/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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