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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.83 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.83 and 89.03 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.83 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.83 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.83 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 33,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550.12/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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