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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 178.20 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 178.20 and 123.66 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 178.20 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/178.20 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 178.20 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 22,036.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.21/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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