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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 324.51 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 324.51 and 136.95 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 324.51 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/324.51 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 324.51 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 44,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441.64/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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