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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.54 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.54 and 136.94 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.54 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.54 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.54 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 44,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,440.88/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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