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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 321.47 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 321.47 and 134.72 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 321.47 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/321.47 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 321.47 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 43,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,308.57/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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