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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 325.08 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 325.08 and 137.39 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 325.08 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/325.08 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 325.08 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 44,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661.93/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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