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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 378.68 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 378.68 and 90.09 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 378.68 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/378.68 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 378.68 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 34,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114.83/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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