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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.32 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.32 and 90.65 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.32 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.32 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.32 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 34,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385.97/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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