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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 324.28 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 324.28 and 136.75 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 324.28 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/324.28 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 324.28 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 44,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345.29/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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