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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.49 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.49 and 136.93 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.49 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.49 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.49 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 44,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432.42/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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