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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 324.06 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 324.06 and 131.37 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 324.06 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/324.06 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 324.06 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 42,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571.76/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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