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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 179.12 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 179.12 and 123.26 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 179.12 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/179.12 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 179.12 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 22,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077.74/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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