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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 178.74 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 178.74 and 123.44 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 178.74 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/178.74 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 178.74 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 22,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062.77/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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