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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 351.75 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 351.75 and 90.38 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 351.75 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/351.75 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 351.75 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 31,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,791.17/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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