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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 325.04 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 325.04 and 135.92 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 325.04 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/325.04 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 325.04 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 44,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179.44/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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