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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.25, 378.29 and 89.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.25, 378.29 and 89.89 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.25 : 378.29 = 89.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.25/378.29 = 89.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.25x = 378.29 × 89.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.25x = 34,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003.77/252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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