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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 324.33 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 324.33 and 136.81 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 324.33 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/324.33 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 324.33 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 44,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,370.78/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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