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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 353.87 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 353.87 and 91.67 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 353.87 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/353.87 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 353.87 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 32,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,437.04/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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