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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 353 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 353 and 90.96 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 353 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/353 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 353 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 32,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,108.88/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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