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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 322.85 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 322.85 and 135.73 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 322.85 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/322.85 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 322.85 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 43,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,820.43/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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