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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 325.42 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 325.42 and 137.54 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 325.42 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/325.42 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 325.42 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 44,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,758.74/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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