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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 351.09 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 351.09 and 89.74 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 351.09 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/351.09 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 351.09 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 31,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,506.82/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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