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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 323.19 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 323.19 and 135.95 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 323.19 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/323.19 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 323.19 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 43,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937.68/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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