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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 378.78 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 378.78 and 90.13 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 378.78 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/378.78 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 378.78 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 34,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,139.44/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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