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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 378.87 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 378.87 and 90.23 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 378.87 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/378.87 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 378.87 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 34,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183.09/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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