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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.22, 378.07 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.22, 378.07 and 89.79 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.22 : 378.07 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.22/378.07 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.22x = 378.07 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.22x = 33,946.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946.91/252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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