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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 325.33 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 325.33 and 136.17 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 325.33 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/325.33 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 325.33 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 44,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299.85/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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