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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 353.04 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 353.04 and 89.32 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 353.04 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/353.04 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 353.04 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 31,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,533.48/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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