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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.20 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.20 and 90.50 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.20 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.20 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.20 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 31,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,874.10/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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