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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 378 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 378 and 89.76 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 378 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/378 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 378 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 33,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929.28/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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