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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 325.34 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 325.34 and 137.55 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 325.34 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/325.34 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 325.34 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 44,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,750.52/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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