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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 320.56 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 320.56 and 134.08 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 320.56 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/320.56 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 320.56 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 42,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980.68/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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