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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.93, 325.60 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.93, 325.60 and 131.04 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.93 : 325.60 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.93/325.60 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.93x = 325.60 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.93x = 42,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666.62/235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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