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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 325.13 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 325.13 and 137.44 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 325.13 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/325.13 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 325.13 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 44,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,685.87/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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