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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.84 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.84 and 136.92 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.84 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.84 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.84 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 48,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,173.93/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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