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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 324.90 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 324.90 and 142.23 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 324.90 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/324.90 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 324.90 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 46,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210.53/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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