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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.64, 178.08 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.64, 178.08 and 125.12 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.64 : 178.08 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.64/178.08 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.64x = 178.08 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.64x = 22,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,281.37/129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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