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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 322.95 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 322.95 and 135.77 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 322.95 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/322.95 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 322.95 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 43,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,845.31/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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