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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 381.06 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 381.06 and 89.54 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 381.06 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/381.06 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 381.06 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 34,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120.11/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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