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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.21 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.21 and 129.02 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.21 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.21 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.21 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 44,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,797.26/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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