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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.14 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.14 and 135.95 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.14 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.14 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.14 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 43,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,928.93/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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