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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 325.89 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 325.89 and 132.64 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 325.89 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/325.89 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 325.89 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 43,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,226.05/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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