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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.18, 324.55 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.18, 324.55 and 135.61 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.18 : 324.55 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.18/324.55 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.18x = 324.55 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.18x = 44,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012.65/235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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