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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 323.95 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 323.95 and 136.54 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 323.95 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/323.95 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 323.95 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 44,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,232.13/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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