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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 324.48 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 324.48 and 131.64 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 324.48 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/324.48 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 324.48 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 42,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714.55/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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