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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 323.73 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 323.73 and 136.34 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 323.73 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/323.73 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 323.73 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 44,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,135.73/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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