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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 324.48 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 324.48 and 131.62 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 324.48 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/324.48 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 324.48 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 42,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708.06/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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