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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 178.02 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 178.02 and 126.18 is: 173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 178.02 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/178.02 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 178.02 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 22,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462.56/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.56

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