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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 321.72 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 321.72 and 133.56 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 321.72 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/321.72 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 321.72 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 42,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,968.92/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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