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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 352.36 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 352.36 and 90.59 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 352.36 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/352.36 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 352.36 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 31,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920.29/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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