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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.13, 324.48 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.13, 324.48 and 131.63 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 324.48 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/324.48 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 324.48 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 42,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711.30/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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