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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 379.78 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 379.78 and 90.75 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 379.78 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/379.78 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 379.78 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 34,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,465.04/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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