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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 325.22 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 325.22 and 130.75 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 325.22 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/325.22 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 325.22 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 42,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,521.05/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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