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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.30, 178.65 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.30, 178.65 and 124.70 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.30 : 178.65 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.30/178.65 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.30x = 178.65 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.30x = 22,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276.76/129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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