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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 324.44 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 324.44 and 136.89 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 324.44 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/324.44 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 324.44 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 44,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,412.59/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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