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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 325.67 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 325.67 and 131.08 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 325.67 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/325.67 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 325.67 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 42,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689.56/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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