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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 321.07 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 321.07 and 134.43 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 321.07 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/321.07 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 321.07 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 43,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161.44/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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