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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 321.54 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 321.54 and 134.77 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 321.54 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/321.54 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 321.54 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 43,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332.64/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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