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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 323.01 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 323.01 and 134.56 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 323.01 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/323.01 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 323.01 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 43,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,462.61/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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