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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 178.05 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 178.05 and 97.95 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 178.05 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/178.05 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 178.05 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 17,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,440.00/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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