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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 324.03 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 324.03 and 136.68 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 324.03 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/324.03 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 324.03 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 44,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288.42/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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