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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 378.19 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 378.19 and 87.64 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 378.19 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/378.19 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 378.19 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 33,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,144.57/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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