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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 378.12 and 67.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 378.12 and 67.01 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 378.12 = 67.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/378.12 = 67.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 378.12 × 67.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 25,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338.43/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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