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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 353.70 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 353.70 and 89.58 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 353.70 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/353.70 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 353.70 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 31,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684.45/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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