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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 378.07 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 378.07 and 89.69 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 378.07 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/378.07 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 378.07 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 33,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,906.98/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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