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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.58, 179.67 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.58, 179.67 and 125.44 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.58 : 179.67 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.58/179.67 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.58x = 179.67 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.58x = 22,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537.80/129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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