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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 352.88 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 352.88 and 90.87 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 352.88 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/352.88 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 352.88 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 32,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067.09/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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