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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 321.23 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 321.23 and 134.54 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 321.23 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/321.23 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 321.23 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 43,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,219.42/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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