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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 325.01 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 325.01 and 137.34 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 325.01 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/325.01 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 325.01 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 44,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,636.87/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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