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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 325.01 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 325.01 and 134.58 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 325.01 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/325.01 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 325.01 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 43,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739.17/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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