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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 325.03 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 325.03 and 130.62 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 325.03 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/325.03 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 325.03 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 42,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455.42/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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