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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.90, 347.21 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.90, 347.21 and 129.03 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.90 : 347.21 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.90/347.21 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.90x = 347.21 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.90x = 44,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,799.86/231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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