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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.31 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.31 and 89.31 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.31 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.31 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.31 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 31,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,554.12/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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