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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 379.52 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 379.52 and 90.70 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 379.52 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/379.52 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 379.52 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 34,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422.46/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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