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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 321.03 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 321.03 and 129.13 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 321.03 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/321.03 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 321.03 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 41,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452.35/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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