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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 325.63 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 325.63 and 137.71 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 325.63 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/325.63 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 325.63 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 44,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842.51/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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