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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 322.91 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 322.91 and 135.80 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 322.91 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/322.91 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 322.91 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 43,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,848.88/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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