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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 177.71 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 177.71 and 96.27 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 177.71 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/177.71 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 177.71 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 17,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107.66/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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