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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 323.21 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 323.21 and 135.97 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 323.21 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/323.21 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 323.21 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 43,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,946.40/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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