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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 177.93 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 177.93 and 125.67 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 177.93 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/177.93 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 177.93 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 22,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,360.46/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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