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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 179.62 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 179.62 and 125.42 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 179.62 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/179.62 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 179.62 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 22,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527.31/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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