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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 179.22 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 179.22 and 125.22 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 179.22 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/179.22 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 179.22 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 22,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441.93/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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