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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 178.56 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 178.56 and 125.73 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 178.56 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/178.56 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 178.56 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 22,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450.35/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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