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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.93, 325.60 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.93, 325.60 and 137.70 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.93 : 325.60 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.93/325.60 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.93x = 325.60 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.93x = 44,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,835.55/235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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