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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 381.25 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 381.25 and 89.63 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 381.25 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/381.25 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 381.25 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 34,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169.31/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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