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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 377.06 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 377.06 and 89.01 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 377.06 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/377.06 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 377.06 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 33,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,561.67/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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