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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.56 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.56 and 135.60 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.56 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.56 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.56 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 44,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010.34/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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