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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 378.66 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 378.66 and 90.15 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 378.66 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/378.66 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 378.66 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 34,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,136.20/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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