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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 177.05 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 177.05 and 126.90 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 177.05 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/177.05 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 177.05 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 22,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467.96/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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