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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.64 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.64 and 89.52 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.64 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.64 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.64 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 31,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657.85/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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