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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 324.98 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 324.98 and 132.02 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 324.98 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/324.98 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 324.98 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 42,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903.86/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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