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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.11, 324.57 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.11, 324.57 and 136.83 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.11 : 324.57 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.11/324.57 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.11x = 324.57 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.11x = 44,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,410.91/235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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