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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 325.23 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 325.23 and 136.14 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 325.23 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/325.23 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 325.23 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 44,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276.61/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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