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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 321.04 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 321.04 and 134.41 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 321.04 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/321.04 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 321.04 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 43,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150.99/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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