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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 178.38 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 178.38 and 71.04 is: 98.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 178.38 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/178.38 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 178.38 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 12,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.78/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.04

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