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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.25 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.25 and 91.38 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.25 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.25 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.25 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 32,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,279.99/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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