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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.25 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.25 and 130.79 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.25 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.25 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.25 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 42,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,539.45/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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