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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 324.14 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 324.14 and 136.66 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 324.14 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/324.14 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 324.14 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 44,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295.01/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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