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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.06, 324.39 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.06, 324.39 and 131.56 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.06 : 324.39 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.06/324.39 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.06x = 324.39 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.06x = 42,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677.23/235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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