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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 378.30 and 89.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 378.30 and 89.95 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 378.30 = 89.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/378.30 = 89.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 378.30 × 89.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 34,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028.09/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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