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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 352.26 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 352.26 and 132.16 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 352.26 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/352.26 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 352.26 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 46,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,552.92/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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