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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 324.34 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 324.34 and 130.13 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 324.34 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/324.34 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 324.34 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 42,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206.85/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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