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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.06, 324.37 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.06, 324.37 and 130.14 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.06 : 324.37 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.06/324.37 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.06x = 324.37 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.06x = 42,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211.24/235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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