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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 377.39 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 377.39 and 89.25 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 377.39 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/377.39 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 377.39 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 33,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682.06/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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