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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 321.61 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 321.61 and 134.82 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 321.61 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/321.61 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 321.61 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 43,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358.79/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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