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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 323.28 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 323.28 and 135.99 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 323.28 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/323.28 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 323.28 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 43,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962.85/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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