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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 353.31 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 353.31 and 89.39 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 353.31 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/353.31 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 353.31 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 31,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,581.93/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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