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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 176.89 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 176.89 and 125.08 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 176.89 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/176.89 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 176.89 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 22,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125.40/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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