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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 325.49 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 325.49 and 130.95 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 325.49 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/325.49 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 325.49 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 42,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,622.26/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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