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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.23 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.23 and 132.18 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.23 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.23 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.23 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 46,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,557.76/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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