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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 377.92 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 377.92 and 89.72 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 377.92 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/377.92 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 377.92 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 33,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,906.98/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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