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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 348.12 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 348.12 and 129.35 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 348.12 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/348.12 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 348.12 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 45,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027.58/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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