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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 176.45 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 176.45 and 124.02 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 176.45 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/176.45 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 176.45 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 21,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882.71/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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