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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 178.19 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 178.19 and 96.44 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 178.19 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/178.19 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 178.19 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 17,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.61/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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