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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.76 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.76 and 89.62 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.76 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.76 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.76 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 33,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,854.85/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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