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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.94 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.94 and 89.68 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.94 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.94 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.94 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 33,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,893.66/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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