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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.31, 178.44 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.31, 178.44 and 71.09 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.31 : 178.44 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.31/178.44 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.31x = 178.44 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.31x = 12,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,685.21/129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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