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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 321.36 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 321.36 and 134.64 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 321.36 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/321.36 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 321.36 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 43,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269.22/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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