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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.05, 325.74 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.05, 325.74 and 132.55 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.05 : 325.74 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.05/325.74 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.05x = 325.74 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.05x = 43,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175.21/236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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