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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 325.94 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 325.94 and 132.68 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 325.94 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/325.94 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 325.94 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 43,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245.72/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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