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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 377.03 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 377.03 and 89 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 377.03 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/377.03 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 377.03 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 33,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555.67/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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