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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 377.32 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 377.32 and 89.13 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 377.32 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/377.32 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 377.32 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 33,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630.53/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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