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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.56 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.56 and 89.55 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.56 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.56 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.56 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 31,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,661.30/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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