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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.39 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.39 and 89.37 is: 134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.39 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.39 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.39 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 31,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,582.02/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.06

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