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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.13, 324.36 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.13, 324.36 and 136.82 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 324.36 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/324.36 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 324.36 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 44,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,380.26/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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