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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 178.02 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 178.02 and 125.82 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 178.02 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/178.02 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 178.02 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 22,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398.48/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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