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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 378.02 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 378.02 and 89.67 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 378.02 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/378.02 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 378.02 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 33,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,897.55/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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