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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 323.43 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 323.43 and 136.13 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 323.43 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/323.43 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 323.43 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 44,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028.53/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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