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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 321.31 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 321.31 and 134.64 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 321.31 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/321.31 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 321.31 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 43,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261.18/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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