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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.82 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.82 and 90.13 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.82 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.82 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.82 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 34,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,143.05/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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