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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 380.01 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 380.01 and 91.12 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 380.01 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/380.01 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 380.01 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 34,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.51/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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