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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.42, 320.70 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.42, 320.70 and 134.14 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.42 : 320.70 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.42/320.70 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.42x = 320.70 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.42x = 43,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,018.70/232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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