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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 321.44 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 321.44 and 134.72 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 321.44 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/321.44 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 321.44 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 43,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302.79/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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