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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 324.25 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 324.25 and 136.71 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 324.25 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/324.25 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 324.25 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 44,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329.09/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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