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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 179.99 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 179.99 and 123.40 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 179.99 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/179.99 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 179.99 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 22,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.77/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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