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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 177.75 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 177.75 and 96.38 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 177.75 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/177.75 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 177.75 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 17,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.55/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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