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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.37, 178.08 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.37, 178.08 and 124.72 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.37 : 178.08 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.37/178.08 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.37x = 178.08 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.37x = 22,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.14/129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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