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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.57, 178.50 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.57, 178.50 and 123.81 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.57 : 178.50 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.57/178.50 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.57x = 178.50 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.57x = 22,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100.09/129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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