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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.34, 178.34 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.34, 178.34 and 122.50 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.34 : 178.34 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.34/178.34 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.34x = 178.34 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.34x = 21,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846.65/129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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