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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 178.04 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 178.04 and 96.62 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 178.04 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/178.04 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 178.04 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 17,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202.22/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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