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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 178.08 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 178.08 and 99.55 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 178.08 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/178.08 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 178.08 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 17,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,728.27/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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