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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.57, 325.05 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.57, 325.05 and 130.65 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.57 : 325.05 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.57/325.05 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.57x = 325.05 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.57x = 42,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467.78/235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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