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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 325.58 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 325.58 and 142.70 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 325.58 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/325.58 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 325.58 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 46,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,457.92/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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