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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 378.61 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 378.61 and 90.03 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 378.61 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/378.61 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 378.61 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 34,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.45/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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