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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 321.14 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 321.14 and 134.50 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 321.14 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/321.14 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 321.14 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 43,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.33/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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