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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 378.48 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 378.48 and 90.04 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 378.48 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/378.48 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 378.48 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 34,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078.34/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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