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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 323.66 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 323.66 and 135 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 323.66 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/323.66 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 323.66 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 43,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,694.10/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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