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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 352.78 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 352.78 and 89.01 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 352.78 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/352.78 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 352.78 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 31,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400.95/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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