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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.32 and 89.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.32 and 89.89 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.32 = 89.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.32 = 89.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.32 × 89.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 34,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006.13/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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