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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 324.12 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 324.12 and 129.96 is: 179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 324.12 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/324.12 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 324.12 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 42,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122.64/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.34

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