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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 324.35 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 324.35 and 135.48 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 324.35 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/324.35 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 324.35 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 43,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942.94/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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