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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.96 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.96 and 90.91 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.96 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.96 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.96 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 32,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,087.59/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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