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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 323.95 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 323.95 and 135.18 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 323.95 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/323.95 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 323.95 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 43,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792.69/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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