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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 321.26 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 321.26 and 134.55 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 321.26 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/321.26 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 321.26 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 43,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,225.62/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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