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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.46 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.46 and 89.31 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.46 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.46 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.46 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 31,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567.07/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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