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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 349.97 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 349.97 and 89.06 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 349.97 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/349.97 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 349.97 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 31,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,168.76/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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