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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 323.08 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 323.08 and 130.64 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 323.08 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/323.08 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 323.08 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 42,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,207.17/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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