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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 391.87 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 391.87 and 90.13 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 391.87 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/391.87 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 391.87 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 35,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,317.06/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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