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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.75 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.75 and 89.54 is: 134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.75 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.75 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.75 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 33,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,821.40/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.26

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