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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.27 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.27 and 89.94 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.27 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.27 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.27 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 34,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021.60/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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