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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 354.02 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 354.02 and 89.72 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 354.02 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/354.02 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 354.02 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 31,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762.23/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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