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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 323.39 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 323.39 and 136.10 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 323.39 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/323.39 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 323.39 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 44,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011.51/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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