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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 377.39 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 377.39 and 89.23 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 377.39 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/377.39 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 377.39 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 33,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,672.18/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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