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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.51, 323.62 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.51, 323.62 and 136.32 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.51 : 323.62 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.51/323.62 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.51x = 323.62 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.51x = 44,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115.88/234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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