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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 321.11 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 321.11 and 134.48 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 321.11 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/321.11 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 321.11 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 43,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181.60/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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