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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.06, 324.21 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.06, 324.21 and 136.78 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.06 : 324.21 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.06/324.21 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.06x = 324.21 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.06x = 44,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345.44/235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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