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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 323.13 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 323.13 and 135.94 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 323.13 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/323.13 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 323.13 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 43,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,926.29/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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