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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 323.62 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 323.62 and 134.92 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 323.62 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/323.62 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 323.62 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 43,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,661.19/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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