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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 379 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 379 and 90.32 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 379 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/379 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 379 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 34,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231.28/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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