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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 378.76 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 378.76 and 90.16 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 378.76 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/378.76 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 378.76 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 34,149.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149.00/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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