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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.99, 178.83 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.99, 178.83 and 124.54 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.99 : 178.83 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.99/178.83 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.99x = 178.83 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.99x = 22,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.49/128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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