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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 178.39 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 178.39 and 122.36 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 178.39 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/178.39 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 178.39 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 21,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827.80/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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