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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 324.61 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 324.61 and 136.99 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 324.61 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/324.61 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 324.61 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 44,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,468.32/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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