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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.87, 379.32 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.87, 379.32 and 90.55 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.87 : 379.32 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.87/379.32 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.87x = 379.32 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.87x = 34,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,347.43/252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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