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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.56 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.56 and 131.01 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.56 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.56 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.56 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 42,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651.62/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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