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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 353.71 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 353.71 and 91.57 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 353.71 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/353.71 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 353.71 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 32,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389.22/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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