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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 350.92 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 350.92 and 89.57 is: 134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 350.92 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/350.92 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 350.92 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 31,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431.68/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.39

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