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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 353.75 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 353.75 and 89.60 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 353.75 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/353.75 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 353.75 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 31,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,693.78/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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