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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 324.36 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 324.36 and 135.42 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 324.36 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/324.36 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 324.36 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 43,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922.53/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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