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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 178.33 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 178.33 and 96.57 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 178.33 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/178.33 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 178.33 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 17,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221.33/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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