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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 350.91 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 350.91 and 89.63 is: 134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 350.91 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/350.91 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 350.91 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 31,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,450.31/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.46

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