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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 323.58 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 323.58 and 136.23 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 323.58 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/323.58 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 323.58 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 44,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081.30/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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