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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.19 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.19 and 89.15 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.19 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.19 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.19 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 33,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,624.60/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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