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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 325.59 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 325.59 and 137.75 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 325.59 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/325.59 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 325.59 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 44,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.39/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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