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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 378.07 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 378.07 and 87.52 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 378.07 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/378.07 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 378.07 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 33,088.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088.23/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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