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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.12 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.12 and 89.18 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.12 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.12 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.12 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 33,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631.56/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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