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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 325.85 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 325.85 and 137.89 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 325.85 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/325.85 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 325.85 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 44,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931.46/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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