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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 325.63 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 325.63 and 131.07 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 325.63 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/325.63 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 325.63 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 42,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,680.32/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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