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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 351.82 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 351.82 and 90.32 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 351.82 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/351.82 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 351.82 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 31,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,776.38/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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