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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.20 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.20 and 89.21 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.20 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.20 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.20 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 33,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.57/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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