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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.53 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.53 and 135.53 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.53 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.53 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.53 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 43,713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,713.25/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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