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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 352.32 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 352.32 and 90.55 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 352.32 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/352.32 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 352.32 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 31,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,902.58/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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