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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 179.22 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 179.22 and 122.68 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 179.22 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/179.22 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 179.22 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 21,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986.71/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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