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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 391.48 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 391.48 and 90 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 391.48 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/391.48 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 391.48 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 35,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233.20/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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