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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 353.09 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 353.09 and 89.25 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 353.09 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/353.09 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 353.09 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 31,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512.73/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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