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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.57 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.57 and 136.97 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.57 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.57 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.57 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 44,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,458.29/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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