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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 326.36 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 326.36 and 136.95 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 326.36 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/326.36 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 326.36 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 44,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,695.00/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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