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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.69 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.69 and 136.30 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.69 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.69 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.69 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 44,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118.95/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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