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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 323.11 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 323.11 and 129.23 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 323.11 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/323.11 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 323.11 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 41,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755.51/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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