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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.93, 325.45 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.93, 325.45 and 137.62 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.93 : 325.45 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.93/325.45 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.93x = 325.45 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.93x = 44,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787.74/235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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