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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 325.58 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 325.58 and 137.64 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 325.58 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/325.58 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 325.58 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 44,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,812.14/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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