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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 378.48 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 378.48 and 90.09 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 378.48 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/378.48 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 378.48 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 34,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,097.26/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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