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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 323.01 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 323.01 and 134.48 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 323.01 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/323.01 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 323.01 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 43,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,438.38/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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