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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 377.10 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 377.10 and 89.06 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 377.10 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/377.10 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 377.10 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 33,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584.53/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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