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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 378.18 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 378.18 and 89.82 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 378.18 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/378.18 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 378.18 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 33,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968.13/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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