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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 325.61 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 325.61 and 137.69 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 325.61 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/325.61 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 325.61 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 44,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,833.24/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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