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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 377.04 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 377.04 and 89.03 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 377.04 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/377.04 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 377.04 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 33,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,565.99/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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