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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 325.56 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 325.56 and 148.56 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 325.56 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/325.56 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 325.56 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 48,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,365.19/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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