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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 351.18 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 351.18 and 136.75 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 351.18 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/351.18 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 351.18 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 48,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023.87/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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