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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 378.61 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 378.61 and 90.10 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 378.61 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/378.61 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 378.61 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 34,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,111.36/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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