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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 177.88 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 177.88 and 126.25 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 177.88 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/177.88 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 177.88 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 22,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457.54/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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