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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 323.52 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 323.52 and 136.29 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 323.52 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/323.52 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 323.52 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 44,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092.54/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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