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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 354.06 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 354.06 and 89.70 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 354.06 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/354.06 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 354.06 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 31,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.85/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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