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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.54, 179.19 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.54, 179.19 and 124.47 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.54 : 179.19 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.54/179.19 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.54x = 179.19 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.54x = 22,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303.78/129.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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