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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 352.17 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 352.17 and 90.48 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 352.17 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/352.17 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 352.17 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 31,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864.34/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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