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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 352.29 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 352.29 and 90.57 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 352.29 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/352.29 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 352.29 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 31,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906.91/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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