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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.48 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.48 and 90.69 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.48 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.48 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.48 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 34,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415.04/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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