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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.06, 325.75 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.06, 325.75 and 131.15 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 325.75 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/325.75 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 325.75 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 42,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,721.46/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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