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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.70 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.70 and 91.50 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.70 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.70 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.70 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 32,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,363.55/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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