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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 325.69 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 325.69 and 137.75 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 325.69 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/325.69 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 325.69 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 44,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863.80/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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