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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 377.90 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 377.90 and 89.88 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 377.90 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/377.90 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 377.90 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 33,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,965.65/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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