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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 352.19 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 352.19 and 90.51 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 352.19 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/352.19 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 352.19 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 31,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,876.72/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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