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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 352.85 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 352.85 and 89.02 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 352.85 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/352.85 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 352.85 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 31,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,410.71/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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