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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 177.96 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 177.96 and 96.36 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 177.96 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/177.96 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 177.96 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 17,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,148.23/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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