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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 353.76 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 353.76 and 91.60 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 353.76 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/353.76 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 353.76 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 32,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.42/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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