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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.31, 378.61 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.31, 378.61 and 89.98 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.31 : 378.61 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.31/378.61 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.31x = 378.61 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.31x = 34,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.16/252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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