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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 321.62 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 321.62 and 134.82 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 321.62 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/321.62 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 321.62 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 43,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360.11/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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