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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 325.47 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 325.47 and 137.60 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 325.47 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/325.47 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 325.47 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 44,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784.78/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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