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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 325.65 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 325.65 and 131.06 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 325.65 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/325.65 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 325.65 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 42,677.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677.41/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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