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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 353.78 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 353.78 and 91.54 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 353.78 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/353.78 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 353.78 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 32,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385.02/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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