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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 353.91 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 353.91 and 91.63 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 353.91 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/353.91 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 353.91 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 32,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428.77/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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