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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 325.35 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 325.35 and 130.87 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 325.35 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/325.35 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 325.35 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 42,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578.55/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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