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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 323 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 323 and 135.82 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 323 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/323 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 323 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 43,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,869.86/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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