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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 178.43 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 178.43 and 124.69 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 178.43 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/178.43 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 178.43 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 22,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248.44/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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