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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.31, 378.53 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.31, 378.53 and 90.01 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.31 : 378.53 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.31/378.53 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.31x = 378.53 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.31x = 34,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071.49/252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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