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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.25 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.25 and 132.18 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.25 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.25 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.25 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 42,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,991.55/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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