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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.06 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.06 and 90.42 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.06 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.06 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.06 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 31,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,831.50/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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