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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 322.95 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 322.95 and 129.12 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 322.95 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/322.95 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 322.95 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 41,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699.30/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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