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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 323.02 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 323.02 and 134.43 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 323.02 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/323.02 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 323.02 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 43,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423.58/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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