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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 323.89 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 323.89 and 135.10 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 323.89 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/323.89 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 323.89 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 43,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755.92/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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