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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.74 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.74 and 136.37 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.74 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.74 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.74 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 44,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.42/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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