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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 178.40 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 178.40 and 125.17 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 178.40 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/178.40 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 178.40 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 22,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330.19/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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