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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 178.69 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 178.69 and 126.23 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 178.69 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/178.69 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 178.69 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 22,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556.04/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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