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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 320.92 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 320.92 and 134.32 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 320.92 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/320.92 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 320.92 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 43,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,105.02/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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