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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.03 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.03 and 89.20 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.03 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.03 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.03 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 31,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489.83/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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