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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 381.96 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 381.96 and 90.13 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 381.96 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/381.96 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 381.96 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 34,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,426.05/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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