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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 325.13 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 325.13 and 137.34 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 325.13 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/325.13 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 325.13 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 44,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652.67/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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