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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 178.75 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 178.75 and 121.70 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 178.75 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/178.75 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 178.75 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 21,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753.88/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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