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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 324.56 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 324.56 and 136.92 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 324.56 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/324.56 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 324.56 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 44,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438.07/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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