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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 353.73 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 353.73 and 89.64 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 353.73 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/353.73 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 353.73 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 31,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.36/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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