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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 323.87 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 323.87 and 131.19 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 323.87 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/323.87 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 323.87 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 42,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487.53/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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