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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 381.22 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 381.22 and 89.58 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 381.22 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/381.22 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 381.22 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 34,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149.69/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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