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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.42 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.42 and 91.41 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.42 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.42 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.42 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 32,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,305.67/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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