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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 179.04 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 179.04 and 123.03 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 179.04 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/179.04 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 179.04 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 22,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027.29/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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