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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 378.23 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 378.23 and 89.84 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 378.23 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/378.23 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 378.23 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 33,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,977.84/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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