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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 325.53 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 325.53 and 137.63 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 325.53 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/325.53 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 325.53 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 44,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801.07/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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