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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 324.56 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 324.56 and 131.72 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 324.56 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/324.56 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 324.56 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 42,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751.04/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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