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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 325.84 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 325.84 and 131.22 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 325.84 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/325.84 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 325.84 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 42,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756.72/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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