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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.62 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.62 and 136.98 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.62 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.62 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.62 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 44,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,465.76/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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