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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 378.60 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 378.60 and 90.12 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 378.60 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/378.60 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 378.60 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 34,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,119.43/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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