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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 321.21 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 321.21 and 134.52 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 321.21 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/321.21 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 321.21 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 43,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.96/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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