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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 353.02 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 353.02 and 89.23 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 353.02 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/353.02 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 353.02 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 31,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,499.97/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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