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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.57, 325.07 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.57, 325.07 and 137.33 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.57 : 325.07 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.57/325.07 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.57x = 325.07 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.57x = 44,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,641.86/235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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