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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.54 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.54 and 130.99 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.54 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.54 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.54 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 42,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,642.48/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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