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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 177.78 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 177.78 and 123.07 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 177.78 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/177.78 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 177.78 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 21,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,879.38/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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