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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 178.09 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 178.09 and 122.49 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 178.09 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/178.09 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 178.09 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 21,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814.24/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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