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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 376.52 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 376.52 and 86.54 is: 129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 376.52 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/376.52 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 376.52 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 32,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585.63/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.78

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