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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 321.63 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 321.63 and 138.54 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 321.63 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/321.63 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 321.63 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 44,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,559.08/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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