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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.74 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.74 and 90.04 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.74 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.74 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.74 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 36,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,802.95/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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