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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.48 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.48 and 136.19 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.48 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.48 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.48 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 44,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053.46/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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