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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.72 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.72 and 134.86 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.72 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.72 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.72 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 43,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387.16/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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