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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 320.60 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 320.60 and 134.09 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 320.60 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/320.60 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 320.60 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 42,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,987.99/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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