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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 323.32 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 323.32 and 134.72 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 323.32 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/323.32 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 323.32 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 43,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558.42/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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