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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 377.12 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 377.12 and 89.03 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 377.12 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/377.12 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 377.12 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 33,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574.04/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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