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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 325.49 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 325.49 and 130.96 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 325.49 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/325.49 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 325.49 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 42,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,626.41/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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