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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 323.29 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 323.29 and 145.75 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 323.29 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/323.29 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 323.29 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 47,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120.69/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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