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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 178.07 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 178.07 and 70.82 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 178.07 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/178.07 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 178.07 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 12,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610.92/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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