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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.94 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.94 and 91.72 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.94 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.94 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.94 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 32,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463.38/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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