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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 321.03 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 321.03 and 129.12 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 321.03 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/321.03 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 321.03 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 41,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451.39/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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