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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 323.09 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 323.09 and 129.21 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 323.09 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/323.09 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 323.09 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 41,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745.81/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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