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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.30, 178.78 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.30, 178.78 and 123.57 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.30 : 178.78 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.30/178.78 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.30x = 178.78 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.30x = 22,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091.09/129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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