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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 178.20 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 178.20 and 123.93 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 178.20 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/178.20 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 178.20 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 22,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084.33/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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