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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 377.02 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 377.02 and 89.03 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 377.02 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/377.02 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 377.02 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 33,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,566.09/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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