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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 353.87 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 353.87 and 89.62 is: 134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 353.87 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/353.87 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 353.87 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 31,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712.83/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.45

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