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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.53 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.53 and 137.71 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.53 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.53 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.53 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 44,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,828.74/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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