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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.21, 323.15 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.21, 323.15 and 135.91 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.21 : 323.15 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.21/323.15 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.21x = 323.15 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.21x = 43,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917.02/234.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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