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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 381.58 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 381.58 and 89.87 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 381.58 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/381.58 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 381.58 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 34,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,293.32/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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