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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 378.17 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 378.17 and 89.73 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 378.17 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/378.17 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 378.17 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 33,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933.19/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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