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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 325.16 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 325.16 and 135.98 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 325.16 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/325.16 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 325.16 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 44,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214.58/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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