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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 324.36 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 324.36 and 131.54 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 324.36 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/324.36 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 324.36 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 42,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667.13/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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