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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 353 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 353 and 91.14 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 353 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/353 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 353 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 32,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172.42/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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