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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 325.13 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 325.13 and 130.69 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 325.13 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/325.13 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 325.13 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 42,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.38/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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