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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.67, 179.18 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.67, 179.18 and 123.34 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.67 : 179.18 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.67/179.18 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.67x = 179.18 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.67x = 22,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099.80/129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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