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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 353.90 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 353.90 and 89.69 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 353.90 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/353.90 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 353.90 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 31,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741.29/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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