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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 321.66 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 321.66 and 134.89 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 321.66 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/321.66 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 321.66 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 43,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,388.72/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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