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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 323.52 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 323.52 and 136.21 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 323.52 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/323.52 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 323.52 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 44,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067.32/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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