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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 320.65 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 320.65 and 134.12 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 320.65 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/320.65 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 320.65 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 43,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005.58/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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