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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.55 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.55 and 136.93 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.55 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.55 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.55 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 44,440.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,440.63/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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