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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 323.12 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 323.12 and 135.87 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 323.12 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/323.12 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 323.12 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 43,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901.64/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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