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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 325.08 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 325.08 and 132.06 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 325.08 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/325.08 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 325.08 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 42,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930.06/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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