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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 178.62 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 178.62 and 123.96 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 178.62 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/178.62 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 178.62 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 22,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141.74/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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