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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.51 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.51 and 90.68 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.51 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.51 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.51 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 34,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,411.84/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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