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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 378.20 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 378.20 and 87.59 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 378.20 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/378.20 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 378.20 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 33,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,127.70/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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