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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.35, 178.62 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.35, 178.62 and 96.55 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.35 : 178.62 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.35/178.62 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.35x = 178.62 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.35x = 17,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245.50/129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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