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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 321.38 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 321.38 and 129.37 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 321.38 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/321.38 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 321.38 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 41,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576.28/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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